A Few Great Beaches in Mexico…

A few great beaches in Mexico…

Some people are happy with the beaches in Rosarita, and other are content to be with the crowds in Acapulco. But here are some of Mexico’s hidden gems… 

La Paz on the northern side of the Baja Peninsula. It’s far enough away from Cabo San Lucas to avoid the tourists. And the folks living here have the highest per capita income in Mexico. Most of the tourists are those who come to fish and/or scuba dive in the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez. The spectacular bay with its white sandy beaches attracts international yachtsmen who give a bit of an international feel to the entire community. Money magazine recently listed it as one of the best places to retire. Its flourishing economy is seen in the city’s clean streets and nicely kept up homes and business. The health care available is excellent and the cost of living is less than Los Cabos. 


There are two nice beaches at Punta Mita less than an hour north of Puerto Vallerta.  Emilano Zapata is the better of the two and it’s near the condominiums at Punta Vista but at the time of this writing, there are no facilities of any kind. Although it’s very popular with the locals, it never seems too busy or too crowded. El Anclote is nearby and has several great restaurants right on the beach. 


Then, there’s the beaches and the quaint town of San Blas on the Pacific Coast. It’s a quiet, laid-back town but the waves make it a surfer’s paradise. The La Torvara estuary is close by and it’s a marvelous experience of nature at its best. However, at certain times of the year, there are jejienes, the “little biting bugs.”